Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Tofu Recipes 22 Delicious, Satisfying Tofu Recipes to Get You Out of Your Usual Cooking Routine By Caroline Miguelez Caroline Miguelez Caroline is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Con Poulos Tofu is a high-protein, low-fat, vitamin-and-mineral-rich food that's made by curdling soy milk, much as regular milk is curdled to make mozzarella. An extremely versatile ingredient, tofu can take on so many different flavors and be cooked in many different ways—as you'll see in this collection of tofu recipes. Sure it can be the star of dinner, a main dish that's vegan or vegetarian such as a stew, salad, soup, or noodle dish, but you'll also find stellar tofu recipes that include ground pork and other meats. And don't overlook it for dessert, our collection includes a sweet where tofu brings creamy dairy-free deliciousness. Last but definitely not least, consider tofu recipes at breakfast, because there's a French toast that's not to be missed. 01 of 22 Crumbled-Tofu-and-Shiitake Lettuce Cups Nico Schinco A fresh weeknight dinner that just happens to be vegan. Crumbled tofu and chopped shiitakes are crisped on the stovetop and seasoned with a lively sauce made with hoisin and sambal oelek, then nestled into lettuce leaves along with steamed rice and chopped peanuts. View Recipe 02 of 22 Gingery Tofu Ramen Bowls Ren Fuller Try this easy, flavorful ramen recipe that comes together in under an hour. Firm tofu and dried ramen noodles are tossed with a mixture of tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, scallions, ginger, and peanut butter. The best part is that it's vegan! View Recipe 03 of 22 Winter Cobb Salad Con Poulos Tofu baked with tamari and crispy shiitake mushrooms are the unexpected ingredients in this plant-based take on the beloved main dish salad. There's one more switch, kale is the green home base. It gets topped with the classic Cobb ingredients, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and blue cheese. View Recipe 04 of 22 Tofu-Tomatillo Stew Con Poulos Hominy, tomatillos, and tofu come together to make a hearty stew in just 45 minutes. Our secret? The tofu is coated with taco seasoning before it's broiled for extra flavor and texture. View Recipe 05 of 22 Smoky Tofu Chili Con Poulos Spiced and smoky, this chili recipe gets its flavor from chipotles in adobo, ground cumin, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes. There's plenty of protein thanks to crumbled tofu and a can of black beans, which you'll add after the vegetables and spices cook together. View Recipe 06 of 22 Ginger-Lemongrass Broth with Noodles, Silken Tofu, and Broccoli Yuki Sugiura For a hearty, fragrant noodle soup to warm your soul and nourish your body, try this recipe. Chicken broth is enhanced with an aromatic combination of onion, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro, and Thai chile. View Recipe 07 of 22 Tofu with Ginger-Cilantro Sauce Elizabeth Cecil Tofu takes on smoky, charred flavors when grilled outdoors—or on a grill pan inside. The green sauce made with scallions, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeños adds a kick of heat and brightness. View Recipe 08 of 22 Freezer Burritos Bryan Gardner Prepare lunch or dinner for the week with these make-ahead, freezer-friendly burritos. Fill flour tortillas with mashed beans and chile powder, two kinds of rice, tofu, our Easy Roasted Vegetables, and mixed greens. View Recipe 09 of 22 Roasted Cherries with Tofu "Panna Cotta" Ren Fuller Bet you've never thought of serving tofu for dessert! In this recipe, steamed tofu is topped with roasted cherries tossed with honey, lemon juice, and raspberries. It's a fruity, silky, syrupy dessert that will disappear from your plate in a flash. View Recipe 10 of 22 Soba-Noodle Bowl with Tofu Sidney Bensimon Make this 30-minute vegetarian meal when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. Nutty, chewy soba noodles are dressed with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce, then topped with sautéed asparagus and silken tofu. View Recipe 11 of 22 Miso Soup Marcus Nilsson There's nothing like a bowl of this warm, umami-rich soup right before the start of a sushi dinner. It's a simple, super speedy soup that tastes just like a restaurant version. View Recipe 12 of 22 Vegan Banana French Toast Mike Krautter A dairy-free version of French toast, this recipe might not be traditional but it is delicious. Bananas, tofu, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon are blended together for creamy base that's almost too good to be true. View Recipe 13 of 22 Mapo Tofu Bryan Gardner Prepare for some serious heat in this stir-fry pork and tofu dish that is delicious served with rice. Wondering what gives it so much spice? A combination of black-bean chili sauce, fermented chili bean paste, and Szechuan peppercorns add layers of flavor. View Recipe 14 of 22 Chinese Corn-and-Mushroom Soup Bryan Gardner In just 20 minutes, this spicy and savory vegetarian soup comes together. The vegetables cook directly in the broth (be sure to use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian); then, silken tofu, soy sauce, sambal oelek, and toasted sesame oil are added. View Recipe 15 of 22 Crispy Fried Tofu Bryan Gardner Here's an innovative side dish that everyone will enjoy. Firm tofu is cut into sticks, tossed in cornstarch, and fried until airy and crispy. Dip them in sriracha mayonnaise, which is a genius alternative to ketchup. View Recipe 16 of 22 Lumpia Martyna Szczesna A staple of Filipino cuisine, these tofu and shrimp spring rolls are a savory starter that are easy to eat. The filling is also made with mung bean sprouts, garlic, and scallions, and they're all served alongside our Vinegar-Garlic Dipping Sauce. View Recipe 17 of 22 Tofu with Baby Bok Choy and Rice Noodles Bryan Gardner Often the simplest dishes are the most special. This 30-minute, gluten-free meal only calls for rice noodles and firm tofu, plus flavorful ingredients like peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, bok choy, scallions, and fresh ginger. View Recipe 18 of 22 Tofu with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mint Even vegans can enjoy the wonders of an Italian Caprese salad. Here, we've swapped in soft tofu for the usual mozzarella cheese, it packs in plenty of protein with far less fat. View Recipe 19 of 22 Tofu Kebabs with Cilantro Sauce Isn't everything more fun to eat when it's on a skewer? And you'll want to drizzle this cilantro sauce on anything and everything! View Recipe 20 of 22 "Barbecued" Tofu Sang An Finger-licking and perfect in a sandwich, this is a delicious meat-free alternative to pulled pork, brisket, or any other traditional barbecue meats. Complete the feast with cornbread, baked macaroni and cheese, and our Vegetarian Collard Greens. View Recipe 21 of 22 Tofu Scramble with Cotija Cheese and Tortillas Maria Robledo For breakfast, brunch, or brinner, these tacos will please everyone from picky eaters to carnivores and omnivores alike. They're a great family-friendly meal. View Recipe 22 of 22 Soy-Maple Broiled Tofu with Broccoli Romulo Yanes An easy, any night dinner, that's super fast. Roasted broccoli is paired with tofu slices that are coated with a maple syrup-soy sauce-chicken stock glaze, and broiled—on the same pan as the broccoli. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit